Who You Are As the Registered Manager for Children's Overnight Short Breaks, you are a dedicated care professional with a background in managing services for disabled children, nursing, social work, or a relevant profession. You excel in leading teams, managing change, and maintaining high standards of care in line with national regulations. You have significant experience in staff management, budget oversight, and are fluent in English. You possess the resilience and strategic thinking necessary to drive service improvements. You are flexible in working hours, ready to respond to emergencies, and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. What the Job Involves This role involves managing Canon's House, an eight-bedded home providing respite care for children with severe learning disabilities and complex health care needs. You will be responsible for ensuring a safe, nurturing environment for children supported by a team of care professionals. Your responsibilities include advising on policies, monitoring compliance with National Children Homes regulations, leading staff development, managing budgets, and ensuring high standards of care delivery. You will also oversee health and safety, engage with families and other agencies, manage staffing issues, and maintain effective communication channels throughout the service. Skills Leadership in large teams and residential settings Strategic planning and management Budget and finance management Excellent verbal and written communication Experience in managing change and innovation Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations Ability to handle complex and challenging behaviour Proficiency in staff development and training strategies Partnership approach with families and professionals Understanding of safeguarding and Health & Safety procedures